US Bridges

E50-59th ST Off-Rp over U.S. Highway 50

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Sacramento County, California · 03-SAC-050-R2.01-SAC · Structure no. 24 0316S

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
440 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
15,000
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

E50-59th ST Off-Rp over U.S. Highway 50 is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying E50-59th ST Off-Rp over U.S. Highway 50 in Sacramento County, California. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 years old, younger than the California average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 15,000 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 38,163 by 2041. The structure is 440 ft (134.1 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesE50-59th ST Off-Rp
CrossesU.S. Highway 50
Location03-SAC-050-R2.01-SAC
RouteU.S. Route 50
CountySacramento County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates38.55395, -121.43937
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating94.2 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length440 ft (134.1 m)
Longest span147 ft (44.8 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,000 (2017)
Projected traffic38,163 by 2041
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkNon-Interstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was E50-59th ST Off-Rp over U.S. Highway 50 built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is E50-59th ST Off-Rp over U.S. Highway 50 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in November 2023.

How much traffic does E50-59th ST Off-Rp over U.S. Highway 50 carry?

About 15,000 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is E50-59th ST Off-Rp over U.S. Highway 50?

The structure is 440 ft (134.1 m) long with a longest span of 147 ft (44.8 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns E50-59th ST Off-Rp over U.S. Highway 50?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.